Other Celebrations
HANUKKAH
When God revealed Himself through His miracles! Our Eternal God performs miracles! He did them yesterday, He does them today, and He will do them tomorrow! He is the same; He does not change!
Chag Hannukkah Sameach!
Chag Hannukkah Sameach!
Tu BiShvat
Tu Bishvat (Hebrew: טוּ בִּשְׂבָט), also called the “New Year for Trees,” falls on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat, usually in late January or early February.
Origins and significance: In the Torah, the agricultural calendar includes several “new years” for different purposes; Tu Bishvat marks the point at which the age of trees is calculated for tithing and other halachic (Jewish‑law) matters. Historically it was a practical date for determining when fruit trees could be harvested and when certain agricultural obligations began.
Planting trees: Many communities organize tree‑planting ceremonies, especially in Israel, to celebrate the holiday’s ecological theme.
Eating fruit: It is traditional to eat fruits that are associated with the Land of Israel, particularly those that ripen in the spring, such as figs, dates, grapes, pomegranates, olives, and wheat.
So, Tu Bishvat blends religious tradition, seasonal celebration, and an emphasis on caring for the natural world.
Origins and significance: In the Torah, the agricultural calendar includes several “new years” for different purposes; Tu Bishvat marks the point at which the age of trees is calculated for tithing and other halachic (Jewish‑law) matters. Historically it was a practical date for determining when fruit trees could be harvested and when certain agricultural obligations began.
Planting trees: Many communities organize tree‑planting ceremonies, especially in Israel, to celebrate the holiday’s ecological theme.
Eating fruit: It is traditional to eat fruits that are associated with the Land of Israel, particularly those that ripen in the spring, such as figs, dates, grapes, pomegranates, olives, and wheat.
So, Tu Bishvat blends religious tradition, seasonal celebration, and an emphasis on caring for the natural world.